Very nice Warren, I like that.

You're right about the J model too, starting to be of wider interest.

Hi Andy,

What a coincidence, see PM that I've sent you.

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the welcome....

Photo now posted in "Show us Yours"

Hi Lads, As requested in the "Hello from Shrewsbury" topic. My J3, photo taken around 1989, nothing more recent I'm afraid as it's been laid up for quite a while. It's just a frame and wheels at moment. I had the frame powder coated many years back, not a fan now so stripping it off and go...

Got them Warren, and top job, just what I needed.

Thanks, I owe you one for that.........

Thanks Warren,

PM sent..

Hi Andy,

My mate at work from Shrewsbury sold a green A4 many moons ago and has regretted it ever since. Maybe it's the one you bought? I'll ask him what the reg was and get back to you.
Shrewsbury numbers ended in AW, NT, UJ, UX and others I don't recall now.

Thanks for the pointers Fellas, Warren, does the Kawasaki site show actual Kawasaki part numbers? It's not running yet, but the CMSNL site seems to use it's own system of identification. My silencers have KZ1000............ numbers stamped on them and I want to be sure the pipes are actually off my ...

Hi All, Wanted, to suit 1983 Z1000J3, parts manual with part numbers needed (electronic format). Searched site but only service manual available. 1 have 2 x stock exhaust systems that are mixed and matched. Would like know silencer KZ....etc part numbers to assemble one good system for chroming. Doe...

Thanks for the welcome in Gent's,

I'll post a photo once I figure out how to do so....

Hello All, I am a returning member following a 6 year distraction with other things, bikes/life etc. Me and my Z1000J3 celebrate our Ruby anniversary this August (40 years together), and as a celebration, she is being slowly re-commissioned following a (very) long layup. It'll be slow but sure, and ...

That looks awesome......

Great project and an excellent idea for your engine stand. One thing I'd forgotten about is how huge the clock binnacle was on those bikes, no need for a cockpit fairing....

marmck wrote:Yes the tap lever is new , seal has been left in boiling water for 5mins & is now in a small bag , it is soaking in silicone oil for a few days(5) ,manipulating it now & then , anyone else got any replenishing tricks for rubber ?

Yes, soak in Wintergreen (with care...)

Can't wait to see this one progress, hopefully it will inspire me to get my arse into gear with my 1000J.

Good luck Philippe